Steps to Fulfill Preliminary Exam Requirements
| Step | What to Do | When | Approved by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Establish a advisory committee. Submit a degree plan to OGS. | Prior to the deadline set by the student’s college; no later than 90 days prior to preliminary examination | Advisory committee, department head and Office of Graduate Studies(OGS) |
| 2 | Complete English language proficiency requirements (if applicable), and course work detailed on degree plan. | Before preliminary examination. | |
| 3 | Student and chair review eligibility requirements for the preliminary exam using the Preliminary Examination Checklist. | Before preliminary exam | |
| 4 | Student checks the availability of committee members. | Several weeks before the proposed date of the preliminary examination | |
| 5 | Student prepares and submits any petitions found necessary by the review of the eligibility requirements. | At least three weeks before the proposed date of the preliminary examination | Advisory committee, department head and OGS |
| 6 | When exam date is determined the department may announce schedule. | Committee chair and department head or intercollegiate faculty chair | |
| 7 | Chair submits the Report of the Preliminary Examination and the Preliminary Examination Checklist to OGS. | Within 10 working days of the date of the scheduled oral examination and at least 14 weeks prior to the final examination date | Advisory committee |
| 8 | Office of Graduate Studies notifies the student and chair of any actions necessary to rectify any deficiencies. | Following the review of the Report of the Preliminary Examination and the Preliminary Examination Checklist. |
